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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) All-bisque doll with swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lower lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks with blue rims, black one-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent, blonde mohair wig. Comments: Simon and Halbig for the French market, circa 1885. Value Points: very beautiful mignonette wearing original white pique dress with cutwork trim, matching coat, and bonnet; and preserved in original silk-lined woven basket with a plethora of additional costumes including dresses, undergarments, woven ensembles and hat, various bonnets. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin described the doll as "an unexpected treasure" from an original family owner.